Outgoing golf captain, Aminu-Sarumi, receives high praises for contributions to Ikoyi Club 1938

Admiral Stanley Ogoigbe (rtd), former Ikoyi Club 1938 Chairman, Demola Mumuney, Ikoyi Club 1938 Chairman, Mr Tafa Zibiri-Aliu, immediate past Golf Captain, Wahab Aminu-Sarumi and wife Patricia Aminu-Sarumi, Biodun Akinjayeju, M.I Okoro, Mrs Demola Mumuney and Adekunle Wright at the closing ceremony of 2024 Captains Day Golf tournament.

For his contributions to the growth of the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938, the outgoing Golf Captain, Wahab Aminu-Sarumi has gotten high praises from appreciative members of the section, as he rounds up his tenure on Saturday with the usual Captain’s Day Golf tournament tagged WS 2024.

Former Chairman of the Club, Demola Mumuney who described Aminu-Sarumi as a performer, hailed his steadfastness and determination in uplifting the section saying his tenure has been a memorable one. Another former Club Chairman and a Trustee of the Club, Adm. Toye Sode (rtd) and other sectional leaders who graced the closing ceremony acknowledged Sarumi’s accomplishment over the past twelve months.

Reacting, Aminu-Sarumi said his philosophy of “What is worth doing at all, is worth doing well”, has been the driving force behind his modest achievements saying that as long as he believes and knows that he’s on the right path, he pushes on.

“I give God the glory for making this day possible. I thank Him for my modest contributions and accomplishments. I have always believed in doing the right thing even though it might not be popular”, he said.

While thanking his Committee members for their support throughout his tenure, Aminu-Sarumi said he’s particularly grateful for not disappointing those who made his election possible.

Meanwhile, Paul Osu has emerged winner of the 2024 Captain’s Day golf tournament with a net